Unfortunately, if this is a star from the Fromia genus, these are really not a good choice for most home aquaria, in my opinion. These are sand sifting stars that need a very large and mature sand bed, or they quickly deplete their food source, whither, and die in most aquaria.
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I have always found starfish to be pretty cool looking. However, it appears that the general consensus with most species is that they are more troublesome than they are worth. I understand that the brittle starfishes are generally the best species to keep, but they honestly do not appeal to...
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